Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Pancuronium
Severity: Moderate
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Pancuronium: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids with nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers have been linked to acute myopathy in critically ill patients, and may alter blockade. Neomycin and polymyxin also potentiate neuromuscular blockade if absorbed.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Pancuronium can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Pancuronium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive effects on muscle and neuromuscular function from steroids and blockers, plus aminoglycoside/polymyxin neuromuscular blockade.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular function and extend ventilatory support readiness during prolonged blockade. Minimize duration of combined use.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with Pancuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Pancuronium can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Corticosteroids with nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers have been linked to acute myopathy in critically ill patients, and may alter blockade. Neomycin and polymyxin also potentiate neuromuscular blockade if absorbed.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Pancuronium?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor neuromuscular function and extend ventilatory support readiness during prolonged blockade. Minimize duration of combined use.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with, for example, Ketorolac, Lapatinib, Levofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin page.
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